Senior Buyer

4 weeks ago


Thame Oxfordshire, United Kingdom The UK Negotiator Full time

Job description

Are you an excellent Negotiator and relationship builder ?

Senior Buyer required with experience in sourcing and procuring Plastic and metals.

Great benefits and opportunity to really develop your career. Base salary is circa GBP35000- GBP40000 however if you are slightly above or below on salary expectations, it's worth applying.

My client

For over 20 years, my client, an established and successful UK Manufacturer, have been engaged in New Product Development by co-designing and manufacturing a vast array of fascinating products within multiple vertical markets be it complete box build or one-off component build.

The exciting part is you never know what new product innovation will land on your desk that you will be a fundamental part of its development.

Through positive change and investment, they now need an Senior Buyer to join an established Sourcing and Procurement team.

The leadership is engaging and supportive but as growth happens, we need an experienced buyer someone who is a strong team player, a do-er and someone that can support the Purchasing Manager.

The role of Senior Buyer

Developing and implementing sourcing and negotiation strategy for plastic and metal commodities.

Strategic cost down for chosen commodities.

Sourcing, quoting and pricing.

Project manage assigned sourcing projects including NPI.

Work with Supplier Quality to identify and manage risks within the supply chain.

Compiling technical quotations for new customer projects, thus someone with understanding technical drawings.

Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers to review delivery, quality, and cost performances.

Construct contracts for strategic suppliers, ensuring flow down of terms and conditions from customer contracts.

Oversee stock levels for chosen commodities.

Act on KPI data in conjunction with Supplier Relationship Manager to implement supplier improvements.

Actively use ERP system QX ( experience would be a great advantage)

We are open to all levels of Buyer experience but prefer:

3-5 Years+ buying experience in a manufacturing environment specifically sourcing plastics and metals.

Technical background by experience or qualification.

Excellent negotiator with a strong presence in internal and external meetings.

Team player with a "can-do, will-do" attitude.

Whilst this role is advertised as remote, you will be required to work 1-2 days a week in the office based on the Oxfordshire / Buckinghamshire borders.

If this sounds like the right next step in your career development then apply now or get in touch for an open, relaxed discussion. You won't be disappointed

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